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Day at the Races - A Santa Clara Valley Area Chapter Event
Saturday, March 27
Golden Gate Fields
Gates open at 11 a.m., Post time is 12:45
The excitement of live thoroughbred racing, a panoramic view of the track from the Turf Club and a great buffet makes this a great day! Plus we've arranged for free valet parking. Reservations are required by March 9, and tickets are $35 per person. For more information, contact Dave Donahue.
Send your registration to:
SCVAC
c/o Dave Donahue
118 Kellogg Way
Santa Clara, CA 95051
North Beach Pizza Lovers’ tour with food writer GraceAnn Walden
Saturday, April 17
10 am – 3:30 p.m.
SIGN UP TO ATTEND
The North Beach Pizza Lover’s tour is a complete North Beach experience including Italian history, food knowledge and a spectacular stop at Tony’s Pizza Napolitana. Guests will dine on salad, green beans with garlic, meatballs and 3 kinds of pizza! The tour will also go behind the scenes in a focaccia bakery, a chocolatier and a professional kitchen, and visit a butcher, shrine and ceramic store. Of course, no visit to North Beach is complete without a visit to the famous Sts. Peter & Paul church. In total, there are about 8 blocks walking, but there are many stops along the way. The tour will take place rain or shine. Cost to attend is $80, including lunch. SIGN UP ON-LINE
Writing Your Personal Statement
Wednesday, April 21
6 – 8 pm
Almaden Room, Student Union
A personal statement is among the most important qualitative factors in applying to graduate school. This personal statement workshop will expose the biggest mistakes candidates make in writing their statements and show you how to avoid the common pitfalls. Plus, get the "Top Ten Tips" for producing a compelling personal statement that gets noticed. Topics to be covered include:
- Admissions Timeline
- Admissions Factors
- The Admissions Officers' Take
- The Most Common Mistakes
- Do's and Don'ts of the Personal Statement
- Writing the Personal Statement
This event is free to attend; reserve your spot today.
Etiquette Dinner
Wednesday, April 28
University Room, San José State
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost $15 per person - sign up online!
Acquaint yourself with the dining techniques useful in any business atmosphere – from interviews to client lunches – and impress potential employers. Learn proper dining etiquette from certified etiquette professional Sharyn Kennedy Amoroso, founder of Advanced Etiquette. Price includes a full meal in addition to etiquette instruction.
Blue and Gold Mixer
Tuesday, April 6 and the first Tuesday of each month
6-8 p.m.
Mosaic Lounge, Hotel Montgomery, 211 S. First Street
Meeting new people can bring about many opportunities – exciting business collaborations, a potential new client, a job opportunity or a new friend – especially if they are fellow Spartans!
The SJSU Alumni Association’s Blue and Gold Mixers provide networking opportunities for SJSU graduates in the working world, allowing Spartans to connect with other Spartans. This is a great way to meet other alums and expand your network. Bring business cards and be prepared for an evening of food, fun and networking.
This event is open to alumni and friends, and is free to attend. Appetizers are hosted by the Alumni Association with happy hour specials available.